Hearty Tarty and Smarty - RuMeBags!

During a break at mass today (and by "break" I mean "distraction while the offertory song goes on longer than Dante's Inferno") I nudged my dear friend, Barbie. "Lookin' good!" I complimented her. I meant it. She's 47 and looks 35 if a day. She was sporting a sassy Spring dress with coordinating sandals - a change from her usual jeans and crew neck tee ensemble.

"Thanks. And did you check these out?" She pointed to her ears where diamond hoops swung out from her blond curls. "Aren't I such a tart?" she joked in a throaty whisper. I murmured back, "Tarty and hearty - because ain't that a great combo?" She chuckled at my lame pun, just one more reason I love her. "Absolutely," she agreed, "Tarty and hearty is going to be my new motto."

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* SIDE NOTE: For those of you who might take offense to me talking fashion during church, I'd like to state that giving a tired mama a well deserved compliment is nothing short of God's work. I will defend my honor to my death where afterwards, I'm hoping, I won't go to hell for chit chatting during holy time. Moving on. *

I decided to adopt the new motto also. But I added one more item. This is due partly because I'm an over achiever, partly because I love to rhyme, but also because I love a well balanced tart. My personal motto for May? "Tarty, Hearty and Smarty."

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Yes, I'm going to wear something daily that makes me feel sexy, sweet and intelligent. After all, it's about what we are on the inside, but sometimes we need the outside to give us that extra kick in the rear - our butt's ideally covered in designer jeans.

Some might find my self-induced motto odd. But I'm one of those that does really well with lists and goals. Without them I fall into boring routines, such as getting the kids out the door before my hair is finished. When I look good, I feel sexy. This translates into more flirting with Rex. It translates into more appealing attire both on me and inevitably on the bedroom floor.

With Earth Day fast approaching (April 22) I decided to combine my personal motto with my more recently adopted earth motto of living consciously. This means joining my sister-in-law in hosting a free designer bag give-away at our own website. All you have to do is enter a comment here at LifeHappins about which sparkle, retro, modern or altogether hip (there's so many) RuMeBags you would like to see in your shopping cart.

I'd also love to hear what you're doing in celebration of your sexy self or Earth Day. Perhaps it means you'll go more au natural around the house, carrying only a RuMebag? I know that is what I'll be surprising Rex with when he comes home from his business trip in a few days. Now, what's in the bag? That's only for me to know. And I can promise you, I won't be discussing it at mass on Sunday. (Sorry, Barbie.)